STATE COLLEGE — Five-star defensive end Micah Parsons decided to sign with Penn State — after he had de-committed from the Nittany Lions earlier this year — to highlight a class of 21 signees that ranked among the best in the country.

Parson, from Harrisburg, made his announcement early Wednesday, the first day of a new early signing period in college football. He had been recruited by Penn State since he was a freshman in high school and gave a verbal commitment to the Nittany Lions, but decided to open it up in April.

Penn State also got a late addition to its class in receiver Jahan Dotson from Pennsylvania flipped from UCLA to the Nittany Lions. Penn State’s class was ranked fourth in the nation, landing five-star players from New Jersey (receiver Justin Shorter) and Virginia (running back Ricky Slade).